Mercer, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
359 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$58,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$376 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
1
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
1
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 2 3 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 1 6 27

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 12, MO State House District 3, MO
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Schools

Mercer High
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
North Mercer Elem
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Princeton R-V Elem
8 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Graceland University-Lamoni
22 miles, NW • 1.9 star
North Central Missouri College
30 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Grand River Technical School
49 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Wayne County Hospital
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
71 miles, N • 2.3 star
Kansas City International Airport
105 miles, SW • 3.7 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
134 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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